2012-2013 Orientation Quick Guide to Placement
Pre-Pharmacy
PrePharmacy
Advising
Contact
Information
Pre-Pharmacy
Drachman Hall, Student Services B107
p: (520) 626-1487
e: pharmacy.arizona.edu
Please contact:
»» Marty Baker
e: baker@pharmacy.arizona.edu
p: (520) 626-4311
or
»» Anna Hernandez
e: anna.hernandez@pharmacy.arizona.edu
p: (520) 626- 0674
Introduction to
Math, Second
Language,
and Writing
Placement at UA
The UA Math, Second Language, and Writing Placement process is described in this guide. Each of these areas has a strict
set of rules that are used to place students. The overall purpose of our placement processes is to determine, based on your
background and current demonstrated ability, which Math, Second Language, and Writing courses are appropriate for you.
All students greatly benefit by review, either through a course or on their own. We want students to do well in our courses.
College courses are different from high school courses for many reasons, and placement is an important part of helping them
start out with the right foundation. Please note that placement into a particular course does not guarantee a passing grade.
Welcome to the Pre-Pharmacy Program!
“Pre-pharmacy” is the designation given to the period of study before a student’s admission to the PharmD, Doctor of
Pharmacy, or professional program at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. To be eligible for admission to the
PharmD program, you must complete required pre-pharmacy coursework with a competitive GPA.
Some students can complete these required units in two to three years as well as other admission requirements. Usually one
half of each admitted class has their undergraduate degrees. Candidates for the doctor of pharmacy program are selected on
a competitive basis. Students admitted to the UA College of Pharmacy spend four years completing the PharmD program.
Math Placement Overview
math.arizona.edu/placement/freshman • placement@math.arizona.edu
Math Test:
Pre-Pharmacy Math Requirements:
All incoming freshmen students are required to take the UA Math
Placement test. If you did not take the UA ALEKS Online Math Placement
test, please do so as soon as possible through your Next Steps Center.
If you do not have an appropriate math placement test percentage, you
will not be able to register for Math or Science courses. Please consult
your Orientation schedule for Math advising times and locations. If you
did test, your test percentage is available in the back of your student
calendar on your Student Advising and Information Form.
Math courses at or below the Calculus I level require specific math
placement test scores for enrollment. Your major requires MATH 113
OR Calculus I (MATH 122A/B or 125). You can also use Calculus II
(MATH 129) if you prefer.
Retesting:
»» Chemistry 151, 152, 241a/243a, 241b/243b
Students who wish to retake the placement test will need to take a
proctored test by appointment through the UA Testing Office (520-6217589) or through an online proctoring service called ProctorU. There is a
retesting fee; see the Math website for more information. Retesting for
Fall 2012 registration must be done by August 28, 2012.
Transfer Credit:
Students with college-level math credits like AP, CLEP, or CC dual
enrollment credit should see a Math advisor. Out-of-state courses
must be evaluated through an online form available through
math.arizona.edu/placement/credits
Please note that students often repeat courses for which they already
have credit in order to be more successful at the UA. To speak with a Math
advisor please consult your orientation schedule for times and locations.
Science Requirements:
Eleven science lectures with lab courses are required for admission to
the College of Pharmacy:
»» MCB 181 R & L
»» ECOL 182 R & L
»» Physics 102/181 or calculus-based physics
»» MIC 205A & L
»» PSOI 201 & 202
»» additional science with lab.
Success in Mathematics at UA:
The placement process does not guarantee a passing grade in any
particular course. Many students can greatly increase their chances of
success in UA Math by taking a review course in order to build a stronger
foundation of fundamental skills. College math is different from high
school math, even though some topics are similar.
College math classes meet less often, incorporate little or no review, are
faster paced, and your overall grade is primarily based on exams. Most
of the learning is done by the student outside of class. Students need to
attend class, actively participate in class, keep up with homework, attend
instructor’s office hours and tutoring, and should expect to spend at least
two hours working outside of class for each hour spent in class.
Please Note:
and keep in mind–
Admission to the UA does not guarantee placement into a UA Math
course. Some students will need review through ALEKS learning mode,
Pre-Health Professions and Pre-Law are NOT
majors. For more information visit:
or a review course. All students are encouraged to review before
ces.arizona.edu/pre_health_advising
taking a UA math course.
ces.arizona.edu/pre_law_advising
Math Placement Requirements & Options
See the chart below for your course and placement options, according
to your Preparation for College Algebra (CALG/PCLG) or Preparation for
Calculus (PCAL/PPCL) placement percentage.
Please note that students can retest, but should review before doing
so. Find retesting, links to test review, ALEKS Learning Mode, and other
information online at math.arizona.edu/placement/mpt
Prep for College Prep for Calc
Algebra (CALG, (PCAL, PPCL)
PCLG)
Eligible Courses
Options
Notes:
30-54%
25-44%
MATH 100 (Prep for
College Math)
Study and retest. Students who take MATH 100
have to place into the next level math course.
Students should consider taking a summer review course
or trying ALEKS Learning Mode.
55-87%
45-64%
MATH 111 (Trig)
and MATH 112
(College Algebra),
MCB 181L/R
Students who complete MATH 111 and MATH
112 with a C or higher are then eligible for
MATH 122A/B and CHEM 151.
Students should consider taking a summer review course
or trying ALEKS Learning Mode. Take Math 111 & 112
only if you plan on taking Math 122A/B.
88-100%
65-74%
MATH 120R (Prep
for Calculus),
Students who complete MATH 120R with a
grade of C or higher are then eligible for MATH
122A/B.
Students who place close to the minimum score for this
level should consider taking MATH 111 and 112 instead of
MATH 120R.
MATH 111 and 112,
CHEM 151
n/a
75-100%
MATH 113
(Elements of
Calculus)
MATH 109C or 112 can be used as a prerequisite to MATH
113. Does not substitute for MATH 122A/B.
n/a
75-100%
MATH 122A
(Functions for
Calculus)
Math 122B (1st
semseter Calc)
Enroll in both MATH 122A and MATH 122B.
Students who do not complete MATH 122A with
a C or higher will take MATH 120R, instead of
MATH 122B.
Students who place close to the minimum score for this
level should consider taking MATH 120R.
n/a
90-100%
MATH 125
(Calculus I
Accelerated)
MATH 122A/B is the recommended first
semester calculus course.
MATH 125 is accelerated and for more advanced students
who may have had previous experience in calculus.
n/a
N/A
MATH 129
(Calculus II)
Must have Calculus I credit, a score of 3 on the Students with Calculus I credit are eligible for MATH 129.
AP AB exam, or a score of 3 on the AP BC exam. However, review is recommended. If you do not have a
high math placement test score, see a math advisor before
registering for MATH 129.
AP Math Credit for Pharmacy:
It is the student’s responsibility to adjust his/her schedule after AP Math scores are processed into the UA system. If you have AP Math credits, you
have satisfied your Foundation Math Requirement at UA.
AP Exam
Score
UA Credit
Options
Notes
Calculus AB or AB sub
score on the BC exam
3, 4, 5
MATH 125,
Calculus I
Satisfies the math general education
requirement. See a math advisor if you
want to take MATH 129, Calculus II.
MATH 125 satisfies the General Education Math
Requirement for all UA majors and will substitute
for UA MATH 105, 109C, 112, 113 or 122A/B.
Calculus BC
3
MATH 125,
Calculus I
Satisfies the math general education
requirement. See a math advisor if you
want to continue taking Math, like MATH
129, Calculus II.
MATH 125 satisfies the General Education Math
Requirement for all UA majors and will substitute
for UA MATH 105, 109C, 112, 113 or 122A/B.
4 or 5
MATH 125 and 129,
Calculus I and II
Students are eligible for MATH 223 and
254, but these are not required.
MATH 125 satisfies the General Education Math
Requirement for all UA majors and will substitute
for UA MATH 105, 109C, 112, 113 or 122A/B.
3
MATH 163, Basic
Statistics
Statistics courses are not used for math
placement.
4 or 5
MATH 263, Intro to
Stats & Biostats
Statistics courses are not used for math
placement.
Statistics
Second Language Placement
The Pre-Pharmacy program is not a
degree granting program, does not
require a second language, nor is
a language required for admission
to the College of Pharmacy. We DO
recommend however that students
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College of Humanities 520.621.1048
pursue an undergraduate degree in
whatever area they are passionate about
while completing courses required for
admission to the College. For that reason
it’s wise to take the language placement
exam and complete a foreign language as
required by degree programs. For more
information speak with your advisor.
Writing Placement: Writing Program Overview
UA REQUIREMENTS: All students must complete a first-year composition
sequence. This will involve between three and seven (3-7) units, depending
on your placement.
Department of English
p: (520) 621-3553
f: (520) 621-5410
uawriting@email.arizona.edu
english.arizona.edu/placement
How Students Are Placed Into English:
»» Writing placement scores are automatically
calculated when SAT/ACT scores AND overall
GPA are in the system, resulting in the vast
majority of incoming students being placed in
advance. Placements available by this score
calculation include ENGL 100, 101, and 109H.
Placement cannot be calculated if one of the
pieces of information is missing.
»» If the method above does not place students
into Honors English (ENGL 109H), an AP
score of 4 or 5, or IB score of 5, 6, or 7 can
replace the automatic score calculation.
Students must contact the Writing Program
to make the change.
»» Unofficial copy of college transcripts for
dual enrollment OR other college credit may
provide placement into 101, 102, or may
See a Writing Placement Advisor TODAY
if any of the following apply to you
fulfill the writing requirement altogether.
Students must contact the Writing Program
to make the change.
»» Students missing a placement score who
are unable to produce any of the required
pieces of information above are required
to take the on-line placement exam:
english.arizona.edu/placement
no placement
expecting dual enrollment/transfer credit, or AP/IB scores
ENGLISH TEST SCORES/PLACEMENT AND COURSE ELIGIBILITY
Score Type
Score / Placement
Course
Eligibility
Lecture (LEC) Availability
UAWP or UACH
100.0-100.9 / English 100
ENGL 101A
See Schedule of Classes.
UAWP or UACH
101.0-101.9 / English 101
ENGL 101
See Schedule of Classes.
UACH
102.0-102.9 / English 102
ENGL 102
Limited availability in Fall semester.
UAWP or UACH
109.0-109.9 / English 109H
ENGL 109H
See Schedule of Classes. This one semester course fulfills the writing requirement (grade C
or higher). Offerings divided between Fall & Spring semesters. Students not registered for Fall,
take 109H in Spring and must register for another Fall course (ex: an additional TRAD or INDV).
Did you notify us about Dual Enrollment/
Transfer Credit or AP/IB Scores?
Although you may have sent this information to the University, there
is nothing in the system that triggers an automatic writing placement
update for registration. If you did not notify our office, now is the time
to speak to a Writing Placement Advisor.
Is this placement right for you?
If you believe that you have been placed in a course that does not reflect
your writing abilities, see a Writing Placement Advisor TODAY for information
regarding our placement diagnostic.
To request this information in an alternate format (Braille, digital,
tape, or large print) please contact Stefanie Basij, (520) 621-1270.